PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the WARFIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT (N8) SECOND SUBDIVISION of COMNAVSURFLANT.

Duties

• You will develop, communicate, recommend approval, and implement the approved Surface Force capabilities plan.
• You will provide input to N8 POM planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES) SME on long and short-range budgetary proposals to support Echelon II command actions.
• You will ensure that N8 directorate goals and objectives are aligned to CNSP and CNSL strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• You will determine best methods to assess and analyze warfighting effectiveness of capability gaps, based on IPCL annual recommendations.
• You will develop TYCOM Integrated Prioritized List (TIPL) of 1-N systems for Echelon I resource sponsor funding.
• You will utilize results of TIPL development to collaborate with the N8 Science and Technology (S/T) Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the identification and development of S/T initiatives, and Fleet experimentation and exercises.
• You will maintain liaison with points of contact at OPNAV, USFF, TYCOMs, Numbered Fleet Commands, System Commands, other Federal departments and agencies, industry and academia for the collaboration of emerging capabilities.
• You will ensure coordination with N8 Future Force Transition Lead regarding new acquisition requirements.
• You will assure the validity and timeliness of Baseline Configuration Change Plan (BCCP) data, system wholeness assessments, and related capabilities assessments.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of DON, OPNAV, USFF and COMNAVSURFOR Surface Force Warfighting Requirements Programs goals and objectives, the sequencing and timing of key program events, and milestones and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments in order to inform COMNAVSURFOR/CNSL N8 and influence decision makers at Echelon I and II Navy Headquarters. Experience applying mastery knowledge of all aspects of the Federal Budget Process and the DoD PPBES regulations, guidelines and process and applying a thorough knowledge of the COMNAVSURFOR and CNSL ship operations and readiness, acquisition, and management process to prepare long-range (5+years) and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad USFF, and DON program policies and objectives. Experience applying mastery knowledge of the DOD acquisition Management System, DOD Requirements Generation System; and DOD and Navy PPBE System as well as a mastery knowledge of the methodologies of these three DOD systems in order to track day-day changes in funding across the PPBE decision cycle for CNSL and COMNASURFOR priorities. Experience applying knowledge of disciplines in management, budget, contracting, manpower, personnel and quantitative analysis, analytical ability and knowledge of techniques, processes, and procedures involved in developing, costing, implementing, operating, and evaluating Navy facilities, organizational structures and resource requirements is used to analyze force development and ship modernization proposals for meeting COMNAVSURFOR and CNSL requirements while providing best overall. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork PARTNERING PROBLEM SOLVING ACCOUNTABILITY STRAATEGIC THINKING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYTICAL CONCEPTS, POLICIES AND PRINCIPLE This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review, Accomplishment Record, Job Knowledge Test, Structured Interview, Work Sample, or Situation Judgment Test. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.